What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Irvine and Santa Barbara is 143 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santa Barbara bus from?

Irvine to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santa Barbara train from?

Irvine to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Irvine to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Irvine to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.

Where does the Irvine to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Irvine to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santa Barbara is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Irvine to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 294+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Irvine to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 40m
$38–131
Drive 137 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Santa Barbaracar 137 mi
2h 27m
$25–37
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
5h 50m
$28–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 45m
$46–237

Irvine to Santa Barbara by train and foot

43Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 50m.

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